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Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Food Programme (WFP), officially launc

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South Sudan launches and signs off the One Health Strategic Plan and the 2nd National Action Plan for Health Security

The youngest nation in Africa becomes the sixth Country to complete the 2nd generation National Action Plan for Health Security

Juba – South Sudan faces recurring public health threats from infectious disease outbreaks to

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Des vies sauvées : l’impact d’un service d’ambulance auprès des réfugiés maliens

Ambulance service delivers lifesaving care to Malian refugees in Mauritania

Mberra – In the remote southeastern corner of Mauritania, more than 60 000 Malian refugees displaced by conflict are rebuilding t

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South Sudan introduces the second dose of the Measles-Containing Vaccine (MCV2)

South Sudan introduces the second dose of the Measles-Containing Vaccine (MCV2)

Juba – South Sudan is taking a significant step forward in protecting its children from

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Uganda rallies support for breastfeeding as a cornerstone of health and development

Uganda rallies support for breastfeeding as a cornerstone of health and development

Kampala, Uganda –  Uganda joined the global community in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with a high-level breakfast meeting in Kampala under t

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How WHO helped in Moyale city fight a Mpox outbreak

How WHO helped in Moyale city fight a Mpox outbreak

On 24 May 2025, Moyale Hospital reported a suspected case of Mpox in a 21-day-old female newborn presenting with generalized skin lesions and high-grade fever, resulting from ex

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Joint Statement by WHO and UNICEF Uganda Country Offices on the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week

Joint Statement by WHO and UNICEF Uganda Country Offices on the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week

Kampala – Every year the first week of August is designated as the World Breastfeeding Week and the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF, and partners in Uganda join

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South Sudan launches second phase of R21 malaria vaccine introduction in 52 counties to protect children

South Sudan launches second phase of R21 malaria vaccine introduction in 52 counties to protect children

Juba, 12 August 2025 – Malaria is endemic across all regions of South Sudan.

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